Service Cost Officer

Rolls-Royce; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the East Midlands is seeking a talented Service Cost Officer. In this full-time role, you will define and manage the Service Cost strategy, working with a cross-functional team to support cost reduction initiatives and financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical and interpersonal skills, with experience in business or finance. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work in a progressive environment.

Benefits

Employee bonus

Employee support assistance

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a numerate or business discipline or have business, finance, or engineering experience.
• Proven track record in delivering results in challenging environments.
• Strong capability of influencing across functions.

Responsibilities

• Support the definition and management of the Service Cost strategy.
• Manage cost reduction proposals and analyze actual shop visit costs.
• Provide business case support for Product Change Management items.

Skills

Data interpretation

Financial acumen

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree or equivalent in numerate/business discipline

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Service Cost Officer

Derby

Full Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented individual to join the Trent Fleet and Mature Engines Value Stream as a Services Cost Officer.

As the Cost Officer – Trent 1000/7000, you will work on defining a robust cost strategy roadmap and policies, baseline cost assumptions for both existing and future business as well as evaluating the business impact of cost reduction proposals. These underpin the profitability of the Trent 1000/7000 so have a direct impact on our business performance.

Responsibilities

In this role you will play a key role within our integrated, cross‑functional team. Our Value Streams have a critical and wide accountability within our Civil Aerospace business and routinely collaborate with colleagues from all around the world. Key activities include:

• Support the definition and management of the Service Cost strategy to deliver business plan requirements and margin improvement objectives.
• Support Cost reduction identification and creation/management of plans to deliver improvements, including analysis of actual shop visit cost.
• Support management of all Service Cost controlling policies.
• Provide business case support and approval for Product Change Management items.
• Support the generation of cost base for financial reporting – Time on wing, Shop Cost and Services cost.

Position qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a numerate or business discipline or will have business, finance or engineering experience.

Preferred requirements

• Candidates should have a proven track record in delivering results in challenging environments and clear capability of influencing across functions.
• Financial and business acumen.
• Highly analytical and able to interpret data and complete data modelling using Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Previous experience in a relevant discipline, preferably with an understanding of the Services Business or understanding of the engine lifecycle, particularly with regards to the cost base.

Why Rolls‑Royce?

At Rolls‑Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls‑Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world‑class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high‑performance culture.

We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits, such as:

• Employee bonus.
• Employee support assistance.
• Employee discounts.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi‑year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls‑Royce into a high‑performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls‑Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non‑discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

Closing Date: 22nd December 2025

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Job Category: Services Fleet/Contract Management

Posting Date: 05 Dec 2025; 00:12

Posting End Date: 22 Dec 2025